Malachite and Amazonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
  
2.55-2.57
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
KAlSi3O8
  
Malachite and Amazonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Malachite and Amazonite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Malachite and Amazonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
Malachite and Amazonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.